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troublemaker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-28-04 09:37 PM
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How to be a Republican Uber-creep (NRCC tells all)
This Kos posted semi-leaked memo is sickening stuff. (Yes, I know the Dems do the same thing, but the Repubs have that extra 'eewwww' factor) It's advice--instructions, really--from Big Brother about how Repub congressmen can and should turn every holiday into a Republican BS storm. Check out the CRUSHING INSINCERITY throughout, like this suggestion that the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education (May 17) be used to hawk voucher schemes:
This day should be spent at an "at risk" school talking about the importance of the ruling 50 years ago. Talk about the strides the country has made, and how we still need to improve on many areas. Have your member go to a charter or voucher school if you have one in your district and talk about education as the ultimate civil right, and Republicans are leading the way.
For Cinco de Mayo... "Take this opportunity to make an important announcement. For example, you can announce the launch of your Spanish Website; announce someone that was hired in your office or campaign to work specifically with the Hispanic community; or announce a policy or proposal of particular interest to the Hispanic community that you will fight for in Congress." Of course it doesn't say "do something for Hispanics," but rather make an announcement.

Here's how the wise Republican monster honors Loyalty Day. (Betcha hadn't heard of this popular holiday!)
Loyalty Day (May 1): Loyalty Day is simply a day for all of us to show our loyalty to the nation. In addition to op-eds and a release, our member can call on all local governmental buildings to fly the American flag that day, as President Bush has asked all federal government buildings to do. Your member can also lead a class of young school children in the Pledge of Allegiance or address a school assembly on the importance of loyalty to the nation...
Now for the big one. Get your barf bucket handy.
Mother's Day (May 9): Have your member highlight local mothers who have either numerous children or children with disabilities; and praise them for their strength and how they're an example for all of society to mirror.
Either numerous children or children with disabilities? WTF? I don't mind praising the strength of women raising disabled children, but why the Hell is having "numerous" children "an example for all of society to mirror?"

Anyway, read the whole thing if you can: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2004/4/28/164739/006
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JohnLocke Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-28-04 09:40 PM
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1. This is by far the creepiest part
Edited on Wed Apr-28-04 09:40 PM by JohnLocke
"Talk about your member's vote for the $87 billion for Iraq and the armor plating for the Humvees that are making our soldiers safe. And how anyone who opposed that vote opposed keeping our military men and women and, in effect, all Americans, safe." (my emphasis)
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markus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-28-04 09:44 PM
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2. Making May Day into Loyalty Day?
How about if I cut up a flag and just fly the red bits?


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troublemaker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-28-04 09:48 PM
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3. Yeah, I forgot to mention that!
I assume "Loyalty Day" is some leftover 1950s gibberish intended as counter-programing to May Day. That's Republicans for you--they have to piss on everything.
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